Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Monday, met with the President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, to discuss issues of cooperation and mutual benefits to their citizens.
The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Niamey, the Nigerien capital.
Governor Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said that during the meeting the two leaders discussed important issues bearing on education, trade and cultural integration between Sokoto State and Niger Republic.
According to Imam’s statement, “Sokoto and Niger Republic have long-standing cultural, religious and family ties. Governor Tambuwal’s visit to the Palais du President is meant to enhance these ties and also explore other important areas of cooperation like education and trade.”
During the visit, Tambuwal will also meet with Sokoto indigenes in Niger Republic and also meet with senior public officials and investors to explore areas of further cooperation.
On the governor’s entourage to Niamey are the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Bashir Garba; Chief of Staff, Government House, Mukhtar Magori; Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Mannir Dan’Iya, among other officials.
